as in rubbing
to make smooth by friction
painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house
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Recent Examples of sanding
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
The acid can stain or discolor the surface, possibly requiring sanding to remove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
In reality, Jones told the jury, his client spent most days sanding and painting the Essex.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanding
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Work it into the fabric by massaging it with the pads of your fingers or by rubbing the fabric against itself.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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These trees are always vulnerable to the male deer, known as bucks, rubbing their antlers on the trunks of the trees.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Silver Centerpieces For anyone who's ever gotten stuck polishing silver, there's good news.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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When growth takes off, there's often a temptation to start polishing everything.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the army became bogged down in a grinding war of attrition, and the West was stunned by Moscow’s poor battlefield performance.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Although Moscow's ground forces are being chewed up in the grinding war in Ukraine's east, Russia has wound up its defense industry to backfill its constant equipment losses and regular strikes across Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Prague, Czech Republic,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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For applicants, this begins with ensuring current compliance by filing all required returns, paying any outstanding liabilities, and meeting foreign asset and accounts information reporting obligations.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Peter Homer, who represents Weatherington and White said Dumas was ousted from the board during a July 22 meeting and said Dumas has a history of filing lawsuits against former employers.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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If the copper is heavily tarnished, let the toothpaste's active ingredients work on the patina for ten minutes or so before buffing.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Bungie rolled out a TWAB last week that was nerfing player progression instead of buffing it.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Credit rating agencies are sharpening their focus on climate vulnerability, raising questions about whether sectors or sovereigns with large protection gaps could face higher borrowing costs.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On September 2nd, Mercury re-enters its home turf of Virgo, sharpening our mental focus and communication skills.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Sanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanding. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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